get-data-type-root · Mcp Dev MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get-data-type-root does on Mcp Dev

AI agents call get-data-type-root to retrieve information from Mcp Dev without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get-data-type-root needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query to retrieve hierarchical information about data types and folders in an Umbraco CMS tree structure. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and simply exposes existing structural information. The verb 'Gets' confirms the retrieval-only nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get-data-type-root' and description 'Gets the root level of the data type and data type folders in the tree' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get-data-type-root

What does the get-data-type-root tool do? +

Gets the root level of the data type and data type folders in the tree. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Dev MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get-data-type-root? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get-data-type-root: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp Dev. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get-data-type-root? +

get-data-type-root is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get-data-type-root? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get-data-type-root rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get-data-type-root completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get-data-type-root. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get-data-type-root? +

get-data-type-root is provided by the Mcp Dev MCP server (@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.